And if you've joined them, you'll wish you never slept, too, because sleep is where it finds you. Sleep is where it hides, where it rules, where it cowers, where it schemes, where it's trapped, where it's home. The dark corners of your dreams. Of my dreams. Of Scoot's dreams. Of Jon T's dreams. Of Yakubian Ape's dreams. Of Cole Noble's dreams. Of Josh Tatter's dreams. Of Jeff Kinnard's dreams. Everyone who took part. Everyone who dared to peer upon that which cannot truly be known.
It lives within our dreams like rats within the walls. Skittering. Scurrying. Skulking. Spying. Waiting.
That ended much more abruptly than I expected! I think you're right that an epilogue might help round things out, but I'm definitely a sucker for a bittersweet ending.
Also, sort of unrelated, but could you clarify what happened with Benji? I got that he fell somehow, but was unclear on whether Jack dropped the rope, it came untied from whatever it was tied to, etc. I bring it up because you mentioned a possible rewrite.
Thank you for your question! So, I didn't want to focus on the method of his death (because he's so young). Benjamin jumped with the rope around his waist, but it slipped over his arms and caught his neck. I struggled with expressing it because I didn't/don't want to watch that in my mind. At the same time, I felt it was important for Jack's character and who he was as a brother to Benjamin (a sort of "Jacob and Esau" relationship). This is also the kind of story where we explore trauma, so it seemed suitable. I might clarify in a rewrite, but I'd have to consider being more graphic.
To be very honest, I never meant to write a 10 part serial for Blackwater. ATCE is much more organized, but this was an experiment. It happened on its own! I was going to leave it with Jack being trapped in episode three/four (?). I'm quite excited to repackage and take my time with editing this story in the future when I'm not strapped for time.
Ah, I wondered if that was possible as well. I think you could probably hint a little more at it without stating outright, but that's your call as the author.
At Elysium Pharmaceuticals, We Never Sleep.
And if you've joined them, you'll wish you never slept, too, because sleep is where it finds you. Sleep is where it hides, where it rules, where it cowers, where it schemes, where it's trapped, where it's home. The dark corners of your dreams. Of my dreams. Of Scoot's dreams. Of Jon T's dreams. Of Yakubian Ape's dreams. Of Cole Noble's dreams. Of Josh Tatter's dreams. Of Jeff Kinnard's dreams. Everyone who took part. Everyone who dared to peer upon that which cannot truly be known.
It lives within our dreams like rats within the walls. Skittering. Scurrying. Skulking. Spying. Waiting.
Waiting.
Waiting.
To be set free.
Didn't realize how invested I was in these characters until hands started slipping. Good grief. Brilliantly done.
I’m so glad it had an impact! I was worried it would look rushed since it was sliced in half. Also, I read your note: an epilogue will be written!
🥳🥳🥳 Lezzzgooooooooooooo!
Yep i felt it too. Nite nite Sari.
What an ending! I was a little bit late getting to this final episode, but wow, what a punch. Poor Sari.. and poor Jack too!
Better late than never! I'm so happy you enjoyed and thank you so much for sticking around until the end. :)
Ohhhhhh, my HEART.
This is a good example of how good endings don't have to be *happy* endings.
But still, wow. ;___;
I love Sari. Goodbye Sari. Love your imagination running wild in this series. Thank you for launching us into these worlds. 🐺🦑🎺🐇⭐️🔥
That ended much more abruptly than I expected! I think you're right that an epilogue might help round things out, but I'm definitely a sucker for a bittersweet ending.
Also, sort of unrelated, but could you clarify what happened with Benji? I got that he fell somehow, but was unclear on whether Jack dropped the rope, it came untied from whatever it was tied to, etc. I bring it up because you mentioned a possible rewrite.
Thank you for your question! So, I didn't want to focus on the method of his death (because he's so young). Benjamin jumped with the rope around his waist, but it slipped over his arms and caught his neck. I struggled with expressing it because I didn't/don't want to watch that in my mind. At the same time, I felt it was important for Jack's character and who he was as a brother to Benjamin (a sort of "Jacob and Esau" relationship). This is also the kind of story where we explore trauma, so it seemed suitable. I might clarify in a rewrite, but I'd have to consider being more graphic.
To be very honest, I never meant to write a 10 part serial for Blackwater. ATCE is much more organized, but this was an experiment. It happened on its own! I was going to leave it with Jack being trapped in episode three/four (?). I'm quite excited to repackage and take my time with editing this story in the future when I'm not strapped for time.
Thank you for reading!
Ah, I wondered if that was possible as well. I think you could probably hint a little more at it without stating outright, but that's your call as the author.
Oh, and no worries. I enjoy your stories. :-)